Don't Blink!!!

There are times when I look in the mirror and wonder where the old bald guy came from who is looking back at me. I don't feel middle aged. I was listening to a country song by Kenny Chesney on the radio tonight and really focused on the lyrics to the song, "Don't Blink" and wanted to share them with you. I feel there is a strong message here about making the most of your day, week and life within these heartfelt song lyrics.

How quickly our lives pass. Make the most of every day!!! Don't blink!!!

I turned on the evening newsSaw an old man being interviewedTurnin' 102 today.Asked him what's the secret to lifeHe looked up from his old pipeLaughed and said all I can say is:

Don't blink,Just like that you're six years oldAnd you take a napAnd you wake up and you're 25Then your high school sweetheart becomes your wife.Don't blink,You just might miss your babies growing like mine didTurnin' into moms and dadsNext thing you know your better half of 50 yearsIs there in bed and you're prayin' God takes you insteadTrust me friend, 100 years goes faster than you thinkSo don't blink.

Well, I was glued to my T.V.When it looked like he looked at meAnd said, "You best start puttin' first things first."'Cause when your hour glass runs out of sandYou can't flip it over and start againTake every breath God gives you for what it's worth.

Don't blink,Just like that you're six years oldAnd you take a napAnd you wake up and you're 25Then your high school sweetheart becomes your wife.Don't blink,You just might miss your babies growing like mine didTurnin' into moms and dadsNext thing you know your better half of 50 yearsIs there in bed and you're prayin' God takes you insteadTrust me friend, 100 years goes faster than you thinkSo don't blink.

So, I've been trying to slow it down.I've been tryin' to take it in.In this here today gone tomorrow world we're living inSo…

Don't blink,Just like that you're six years oldAnd you take a napAnd you wake up and you're 25Then your high school sweetheart becomes your wife.Don't blink,You just might miss your babies growing like mine didTurnin' into moms and dadsNext thing you know your better half of 50 yearsIs there in bed and you're prayin' God takes you insteadTrust me friend, 100 years goes faster than you thinkSo don't blink.

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I truly do understand just what your talking about. I too feel life is passing by so very quickly, can't believe Im already approaching the 50 mark soon. And the kids are growing up soo very fast, and acting as if they don't need their old mommy anymore. We can't blink cause time really does fly by.

Just a quick note to say that you can find the video "Don't Blink" by Kenny Chesney on YouTube.com. I hope it hits home with you as it has with me. There are songs like that which get me all emotional like this one and I just wanted to share the words with you because they are so true for us all. We don't have to be young or old or anywhere special in time in our lives. We just need to stop and realize that a week, month, year and even decades can zip by. Don't blink!!!

I love Kenny Chesney and this song is great because life can seem the same day to day but it really isn't if we make the effort to do good to others and care of our bodies we were given and learn as much as possible while we are here on earth…

Thank you for posting this. Let's hope that everyone who clicks on this post will take the time to read it and really understand what it is saying. Now, in the coming Holiday season I plan to not blink, and enjoy the family and friends around me. No one knows the future. Savor it, or it will go by in the blink of an eye. Happy Thanksgiving to you Ray, your family and the extended family at DC !Jeffrey9127